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Dark brown sandpiper with a snowy white belly; in flight looks black above with boldly contrasting white rump.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilySandpipers and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityRare
HabitatMudflats, saltmarsh, estuaries, beaches, lagoons, and shallow inland wetlands.
Best timePeak activity in Mar, Sep, Nov. Low tide on the coast or calm morning conditions at inland wetlands.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Petter Westberg
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Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Bobs tail when nervous, but not habitually like Common Sandpiper. Often climbs steeply when flushed and flies quickly with deep wingbeats, swooping around a little like a swallow. Mainly found as singles or small groups, not mixed with other species.
Behavior
Breeds in clearings and marshes in wet forest and woodland; migrants occur in fresh and brackish wetland habitats, especially on muddy shores of lakes and small ponds.
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